Monday, June 1, 2009

In the case of Lancaster Airport (KLNC - Lancaster, Texas), it started as the dream of a local resident, Guy Joe Smith. Guy-Joe was a Navy Pilot in WW2 and retired as a Senior Captain with Braniff Airways in the late 60's.

Carving out a dirt strip on his family farm in 1964, Guy-Joe kept his Piper Cub in a converted implement shed.

For many years, Guy-Joe could always be found at the airport and he was well loved and is remembered by our airport community.

As the strip caught the attention of other local flying enthusiasts, 6-8 other aircraft were soon based there and a bigger runway was cut out of the surrounding corn and cotton fields.

The Green brothers also loved flying. Investing in the airport, they eventually donated their development to the City.

The City has maintained and expanded the Airport, attracting private investment to the area. The current proposed expansion will lengthen the runway to attract more corporate business and realign some adjacent roads to accommodate runway, ramp and hangar expansion.

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Cold War Air Museum

The Cold War Air Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and maintenance of Cold War era aircraft with a special emphasis on aircraft flown by the former Soviet Union.

Most of the museum's 20+ aircraft are in flying condition or being made ready for flight.

The museum is located on Lancaster Municipal Airport, twenty minutes south of Dallas, Texas. The museum has tour hours of 10am to 4pm on Saturdays but is open all day most weekends. There is a cafe on the field that serves a full breakfast and lunch menu.